Jasmine essential oil is derived from the jasmine flower. It originally was from Asia and Africa, and after it was introduced to Europe, it quickly became a favorite among perfumers and had a host of practical medical and cosmetic applications. The jasmine flower's delicateness requires that its essential oil be derived with the utmost care under the practice of enfleurage.

Jasmine smells sweet and flowery without the harshness of chemical solvents. Many people attribute an exotic quality to the scent, and both sexes can find the scent appealing for personal use. Its color can be amber-like. The common species Jasminum grandiflorum is often used to make essential oils, but other species, such as Jasminum officinale, also can be used. Jasmine essential oil has a reputation for being expensive; the price for the essential oil increases along with the rarity of the jasmine species used.

Mind, Spirit and Body:

1. Jasmine essential oil is a very soothing, calming and revitalising oil. This makes it very valuable for severe depression.2. These same soothing and calming properties are also very helpful with sexual problems such as impotence and frigidity.3. It is still probably most famous for being an aphrodisiac......bringing out feelings of love and emotional warmth.4. Jasmine oil is uplifting and euphoric and so helps boost confidence, whilst at the same time reducing fears and anxieties.5. A beneficial oil for soothing coughs, sore throats and laryngitis.6. Helps ease muscle aches and pains, sprains and stiff limbs.7. Jasmine is useful for regulating menstruation and easing painful periods.8. Also helpful in childbirth.........relieves pain and can help speed up the delivery.9. Jasmine essential oil can help ease post-natal depression.Skin:Helps improve the skins elasticity. Also good for stretch marks and scars. Jasmine oil is fantastic in that it tones all types of skin.......greasy, dry, sensitive and skin that is irritated.